Gloria Lakin, LMFT
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Gloria received her bachelor’s degree from UCLA and received her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. She is a Bilingual Therapist, born and raised in Los Angeles. Prior to her career as a clinical therapist, she has been in the Entertainment business for 20+ years which has given her insight into performance anxiety, depression, and suicide stemming from the pressures and demands.
Gloria wishes to give clients encouragement and support in taking the first steps toward a happier, meaningful life during today’s life’s challenges. She has experience working with diversity populations from different cultural and social- economic backgrounds.
Gloria provided therapy for crime on victims, for the California Victims Compensation Program. Gloria helped clients restore their lives back, provided resources to heal, recover and thrive as survivors. Gloria has volunteered for the Suicide phone hotline and is a non-addiction therapist for the California Department of Public Health office of Problem Gambling. Gloria supports the “MeToo” movement against any Sexual violence toward all genders and race.
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Gloria continues to be actively involved with both Universities Alumnus’ empowering and encouraging students to live to their fullest potential. She has been a university spokesperson for Pepperdine Seminars providing prospective students with her memorable student experiences. Today she is recognized as part of inaugural class of the UCLA Bruin Business 100 which honors 100 businesses that have made an impact in their industries and communities. Gloria’s Father and brother are former Air Force Veterans, adding a personal vantage to those who serve or served in the military .
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WHY THERAPY? HOW DOES IT WORK?
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The uncertainty of COVID-19 variants, gun violence, financial and economic burden can challenge anyone to feel helpless and hopeless in today’s world and can risk physical and mental well-being. Feeling anxious, depressed, grieving the death of a loved one, getting sick or injured, can question what is life’s purpose? Gloria believes her Life’s experiences and Clinical background can bring a beacon of light and help you find your life’s purpose. Gloria believes those experiencing their darkest moments and life struggles can benefit through therapy in giving meaning and happiness.
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AREAS OF SPECIALTY:
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Anxiety disorders, Domestic Violence, (PTSD) Post Traumatic Stress disorders, Depression, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Suicide Ideation, Pre-marital, Marital, Relationships, Life’s goals, Aging, Stress management, Performance Anxiety, Drama Therapy, Women’s issues, Cultural/Minority issues, Spanish, Self Esteem, Career transitions.
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GLORIA IS NOW CREDENTIALED AND READY TO RECEIVE MEMBERS COVERED BY OPTUM!
WE ARE WORKING DILIGENTLY TO HAVE GLORIA CREDENTIALED FOR FOR MANY OTHER PANELS. WE WILL CONTINUE TO UPDATE THIS PAGE AS THOSE APPLICATIONS ARE COMPLETED. MEANWHILE, IF YOU WISH TO SEE GLORIA AT THIS TIME, SHE CONTINUES TO OFFER CLIENTS OUT-OF-NETWORK A SLIDING SCALE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO DISCUSS YOUR FINANCIAL NEEDS WITH HER. CALL OUR REFERRAL LINE, 310-451-8180, AND YOU WILL BE GIVEN HER DIRECT INFORMATION.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE